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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y278 WGFMOT history

Y278 WGF is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 188,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2022.

Y278 WGF blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2023
Mileage
188,093 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 WGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 WGF was last recorded at 188,093 miles on 23 Jun 2022, 6,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,423 miles · 8 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
6,670 miles
Average per year
7,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 188,093 miles
  • 2021 – 181,423 miles
  • 2017 – 165,788 miles
  • 2016 – 158,063 miles
  • 2015 – 150,376 miles
  • 2014 – 141,899 miles
  • 2013 – 132,355 miles
  • 2012 – 122,290 miles
  • 2011 – 111,893 miles
  • 2010 – 101,744 miles
  • 2009 – 92,294 miles
  • 2008 – 83,196 miles
  • 2007 – 74,187 miles
  • 2006 – 66,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,093 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    188,093 miles
    Test number
    424445581557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail188,093 miles (+6,670)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,093 miles
    Test number
    200888493143
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass181,423 miles (+15,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    181,423 miles
    Test number
    934654294608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,788 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    165,788 miles
    Test number
    875911128871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  5. Fail165,786 miles (+7,723)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,786 miles
    Test number
    810730507346
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  6. Pass158,063 miles (+7,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    158,063 miles
    Test number
    764500507646
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension slightly corroded

  7. Pass150,376 miles (+8,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    150,376 miles
    Test number
    706501675135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass141,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    141,899 miles
    Test number
    205024774171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail141,890 miles (+9,535)6 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,890 miles
    Test number
    979864374133
    • DangerousBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass132,355 miles (+10,065)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    132,355 miles
    Test number
    696362373108
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  11. Pass122,290 miles (+10,397)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    122,290 miles
    Test number
    927330562179
    • NoteParking brake needs adjs

  12. Pass111,893 miles (+10,149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    111,893 miles
    Test number
    845549551136
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass101,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    101,744 miles
    Test number
    314339050183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,744 miles (+9,450)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,744 miles
    Test number
    671419150190
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass92,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    92,294 miles
    Test number
    233256769405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,294 miles (+9,098)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,294 miles
    Test number
    400566969191
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Fail83,196 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,196 miles
    Test number
    112901478168
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  18. Pass83,196 miles (+9,009)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    83,196 miles
    Test number
    472681978123
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  19. Fail74,187 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,187 miles
    Test number
    251923467102
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass74,187 miles (+7,977)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,187 miles
    Test number
    303853567105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,210 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    66,210 miles
    Test number
    251500086432
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about Y278 WGF

Does Y278 WGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 WGF expired on 7 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 WGF?
The MOT on Y278 WGF expired on 7 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 WGF done?
Y278 WGF was recorded at 188,093 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2022, an average of 7,626 miles a year.
Has Y278 WGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 WGF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y278 WGF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 WGF find?
Y278 WGF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened.

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